How To Fix WF010 - Process <&> deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Process <&> deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF010 - Process <&> deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WF010 Process <&> deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow instance tries to access or continue a workflow process that has already been deleted from the system. The placeholder <&> represents the workflow process ID or name.
  Common scenarios leading to this error include:
  
  The workflow instance was manually deleted or removed by an administrator.
  The workflow container or related workflow objects were deleted or are no longer available.
  The workflow runtime is trying to resume or restart a process that no longer exists in the database.
  Inconsistent or corrupted workflow data due to system issues or incomplete workflow cleanup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWIA (Work Item Administration) to check the status of the workflow instance.
  Verify if the workflow instance or process is indeed deleted or missing.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Use SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow logs and identify when and why the process was deleted.
  
  
  
  Restore or Recreate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow process was deleted unintentionally, try to restore it from a backup or recreate the workflow definition.
  If the workflow instance is no longer valid, consider restarting the workflow or creating a new instance.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Customizing:
  
  Verify if any recent changes in workflow customizing or transport requests have deleted or altered the workflow process.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run workflow consistency checks using transaction SWU3 to identify and fix inconsistencies in workflow tables.
  
  
  
  Avoid Manual Deletion:
  
  Educate users and administrators to avoid manual deletion of workflow processes or instances unless absolutely necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal for any known bugs or patches related to this error.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log: Display work items
  SWIA – Work Item Administration
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log: Frequent Tasks
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Log: Diagnosis
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing Check
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWWWIHEAD – Workflow Instance Header
  SWWWIRED – Workflow Instance Container Data
  SWWLOGHIST – Workflow Log History
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow deletion or workflow runtime errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.